Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Nurseries)(Reopening August 2026)

East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers to join its existing flexible framework for the provision of early learning education and childcare services across East Dunbartonshire.

The framework, reference EDC/2023/3838, has previously been established and is now reopening to allow new providers to apply. Organisations already appointed to the framework do not need to resubmit in order to retain their place.

The framework has a stated duration of 48 months and allows new applicants to apply at points throughout its duration.

Service Requirements

The requirement covers the provision of early learning and childcare services, with the main procurement classification covering pre-school education services.

New entrants will be admitted to the framework under the same requirements applying to the original tender exercise.

As part of the participation requirements, bidders are required to complete the Financial Vetting Questionnaire. Providers should complete the contract value within the questionnaire based on their own estimated annual intake from the contract.

Selection criteria relating to technical and professional ability are contained within the procurement documents.

Providers are also required to identify the names and professional qualifications of staff assigned to the performance of the contract.

The framework is being established with several operators and is not divided into separate lots.

Contract Information

Buyer: East Dunbartonshire Council

Reference: EDC/2023/3838

Deadline: 25 September 2026, 12:00pm

Contract Value: Not disclosed

Delivery Length: 48 months

Tender Link: Click here

The procurement is being conducted through an Open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted through Public Contracts Scotland.

Electronic ordering will be used, while electronic invoicing and electronic payment will also be accepted.

Evaluation Criteria

Price is not the only award criterion.

The full award criteria and their respective requirements are stated within the procurement documents. Individual evaluation weightings have not been disclosed in the information provided.

Provider Requirements

Applicants must meet the professional, financial, technical and selection requirements detailed within the procurement documentation.

Providers are required to:

• Complete the Financial Vetting Questionnaire
• Base the contract value entered within that questionnaire on their estimated annual intake from the contract
• Meet the technical and professional selection criteria contained within the procurement documents
• Provide the names and professional qualifications of staff assigned to performing the contract

The Council has confirmed that providers already appointed to the existing framework do not need to resubmit. The reopening is specifically intended to allow new entrants to seek admission.

The opportunity provides early learning and childcare organisations with a route to join East Dunbartonshire Council’s existing flexible nursery framework and participate in the provision of pre-school education and childcare services across the local authority area.

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